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Woo woo nonsense that isn't woo woo
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It’s funny how you can dream of accomplishing a goal for years. And when you finally accomplish that goal, it doesn’t always feel the way you dreamed it would. Because the person you had to become to accomplish that goal eventually has to shed some skin and become a different person to reach the next one. It’s weird, uncomfy, and makes you question your decisions (like getting a neck tattoo). You see, after years of battle, I’ve accomplished my goal of having enough MRR to replace my salary as a superintendent in electrical construction. And not just a “one-off” great month that beats my salary. Consistent payments that beat that salary. Now, this might seem like a flex, but trust me, it’s not. It took me five years to do this, while some 20-year-olds accomplish it in a matter of months. My journals are loaded with the boneheaded mistakes I made. Anyway, the point is the “identity shift” I had to make to get to this point. But if you’re like me, the phrase “identity shift” makes your soul puke and gives you flashbacks of self-help books that all say the same nonsense. It's "woo woo", but then again maybe not. However, it’s important to reflect on who you have to become to accomplish your goals. For me: Now, this identity shift has helped me get where I’ve wanted to be for so long. But it’s created a bottleneck as I pursue my next goals… I can no longer be just a writer. I have to be a strategist, decision-maker, and business owner. That’s easier said than done. But by zooming in on the “shifts” you have to make in yourself, you’ll understand the little things you have to do day by day to accomplish the big-picture stuff you dream of. Okay, that’s all I’ve got for today. Catch ya soon, Parker |
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